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[Brentford Bob]

...When appealing against a red card that's been issued to one of your players, it's advisable for a commentator on the official club video highlights NOT to say "He led with his elbow and that's why he's been sent off".

 

[Jimbee]

lol

 

[P4U1]

 

[GP200]

.............oh dear......................

 

[Ronan]

I doubt Brentford would have sent the video footage with our commentators with it. Our commentators, particularly Mark Burridge, are incessantly annoying anyway.

 

[Markybee]

I doubt Brentford would have sent the video footage with our commentators with it. Our commentators, particularly Mark Burridge, are incessantly annoying anyway.

Thank you

Perhaps you can make your comments known to the Club as they will appreciate your feedback. I'm sure the commentators "match fees" can be amended accordingly.

I will make sure the others are aware of your extremely constructive criticism.

 

[Brentford Bob]

I doubt Brentford would have sent the video footage with our commentators with it. Our commentators, particularly Mark Burridge, are incessantly annoying anyway.

You're missing the point entirely.

Oh and by the way, you're wrong about Mark. Don't forget he does the commentary on a purely voluntary basis too.

 

[Banana]

...When appealing against a red card that's been issued to one of your players, it's advisable for a commentator on the official club video highlights NOT to say "He led with his elbow and that's why he's been sent off".

Is the commentary actually "ours"? I thought it was done by the TV company.

 

[bees66]

particularly Mark Burridge, are incessantly annoying anyway.

Ronan your post can be annoying

 

[Markybee]

Is the commentary actually "ours"? I thought it was done by the TV company.

No one from the Club has done that.

 

[Markybee]

You're missing the point entirely.

Oh and by the way, you're wrong about Mark. Don't forget he does the commentary on a purely voluntary basis too.

This is the same Ronan who, two years ago, was actively encouraging non Beesworld members to listen to the commentary via a link from which our Club gains nil financial benefit. Only stopped when I PM'd him to say the damage it does.

Glad you are doing your bit for our Club Ronan :grey:

 

[Banana]

He's entitled to his opinion, even if you do commentate for free (which is your choice too!)

 

[North London Bee]

I wish they had attached the internet commentary to the match DVD which pulled no punches about tw*twell's incompetence!

 

[Markybee]

He's entitled to his opinion, even if you do commentate for free (which is your choice too!)

Of course he is, I didn't say he wasn't.

I didn't say he was a jumped up, ignorant little runt did I?

 

[Markybee]

I wish they had attached the internet commentary to the match DVD which pulled no punches about tw*twell's incompetence!

So do I lollol

...and nice to know he has gone to prove us so wrong just a week later

Surely its RIP Mr "fast track?"

 

[Ronan]

This is the same Ronan who, two years ago, was actively encouraging non Beesworld members to listen to the commentary via a link from which our Club gains nil financial benefit. Only stopped when I PM'd him to say the damage it does.

Glad you are doing your bit for our Club Ronan :grey:

I only stopped when my laptop stopped being able to play any content with DRM

The bit I do for our club... is being part of the group of supporters who have been alienated by the high on-the-door prices and (though not any more) difficultly in buying student tickets, as well as being in lower leagues etc. etc.
If there weren't people like me, then the club wouldn't need to be bothered about looking out for its supporters.

I just represent the non-idyllic, romanticised vision of who a football supporter should be - there are thousands more, they just don't post on the GPG

 

[Ronan]

PS - Chris Wickham is wicked

 

[Markybee]

PS - Chris Wickham is wicked

He is wicked and naughty.

 

[Markybee]

I only stopped when my laptop stopped being able to play any content with DRM

The bit I do for our club... is being part of the group of supporters who have been alienated by the high on-the-door prices and (though not any more) difficultly in buying student tickets, as well as being in lower leagues etc. etc.
If there weren't people like me, then the club wouldn't need to be bothered about looking out for its supporters.

I just represent the non-idyllic, romanticised vision of who a football supporter should be - there are thousands more, they just don't post on the GPG

BFC is very lucky to have people like you Ronan. Incredibly. Unique, "special & different".

 

[Ronan]

Read the 'non-idyllic, romanticsed vision' bit again - there are thousands like me; most people aren't romantic die-hards - learn that. As much as I'd love to be, I'm not. I used to go to every game and have all the gear and buy all the programmes etc. But now I can't/don't. As with others.

'Special and different' is you, volunteering for commentary etc.
I am 'normal and regular' - you just see less and less of those people at Brentford these days

 

[Paul USA]

Mark Burridge is good enough to commentate on radio as far as I am concerned (And yes, he is a friend of mine but that has nothing to do with my opinion of his commentary expertise. - If he was crap, I would tell him that and agree with any poster who said he was)

Over only the last 7 weeks since I havbe been back in the UK, he has paid, from his own pocket, many hundred pounds of petol money to attend away games so that overseas Bees can get a very good / excellent commentary (You can proove that by litening to other teams commentators) Mark and others commentating while I was in the USA was my only live link to Brentford for many years - I appreciate the effort they ALL put in and to knock Mark or any of them for what they di is beyond comprehension.Yes he does choose to do it for free -

Yes I understand he could be paid for his work - The payment he chooses not to take goes where ? - Oh yes, stays at BFC for use on other matters.

 

[Banana]

there are thousands like me;

yeah yeah yeah :zzzzz:

 

[Ronan]

yeah yeah yeah :zzzzz:

Average Attendances:
2005/2006 - 6774

2006/2007 - 4469

Where do 2300+ people go to in 2 years?

 

[TW3Bee]

Is the commentary actually "ours"? I thought it was done by the TV company.

I was watchinng the goals from last weeks game between Darlo and Loo Town and it was the samw commentator as for our game doing that one.

 

[Markybee]

Read the 'non-idyllic, romanticsed vision' bit again - there are thousands like me; most people aren't romantic die-hards - learn that. As much as I'd love to be, I'm not. I used to go to every game and have all the gear and buy all the programmes etc. But now I can't/don't. As with others.

'Special and different' is you, volunteering for commentary etc.
I am 'normal and regular' - you just see less and less of those people at Brentford these days

Im certainly not special and different and never regarded what I do that way. I feel very fortunate to be part of what I'm involved in FYI and I purchase a season ticket each year, as do the others on the home rota. There are people like Geoff Buckingham & Alan Denman who have been commentating for several years for the blind & internet service (over 25! years) and are great supporters of the Club. Geoffs Company have been involved in sponsorship to BFC for many years. Alan has won an awards for his commentating too - he's doing Tuesdays match so if you are listening I hope you'll enjoy it.

The BeesWorld team is without question as "professional" as you'll get from a team of amateurs...I say this with genuine belief from working with the others and listening to others clubs "commentary", you will hear a decent, fair spirited effort from our Club, with a blend of humour in where possible too.

To suggest our commentators are "incessantly annoying" is absurd - opinions are welcome but get your facts straight first.

There are other people who have done enormous efforts to help save our Cub, messers Heath & Bird, for starters who do it for love of something they feel passionate about. Plus the other fans who have given their time freely to help this Club stay afloat and keep going.What the commentators do is just a very small part of helping the Club, yet it all adds up.

You'll find in life Ronan that there is little better than doing something on a voluntary basis to, in a small or big way, to try and assist in some way to help something you feel passionate about.


Do you actually have BeesWorld Ronan, or are you still trying to get it without paying? If you do have it, then thanks as a fellow fan.

 

[Markybee]

Average Attendances:
2005/2006 - 6774

2006/2007 - 4469

Where do 2300+ people go to in 2 years?

Ronan, thanks for your PM teling me you haven't actually listened to BeesWorld in years :shrug:

I'm not really bothered about personal criticism but when its aimed at others in the team I delegate, I will put in a few facts.

People leave Clubs for various reasons I guess but its particularly disappointing when a young fan chooses to be as cynical as you about matters at BFC.

Some are, I guess, floating fans, the type who will come back when we are doing well and the "glory hunters" who appear for Cup runs etc...others move away, have familiy ties etc...

The bottom line is like all things in life, get off your arse and "do" something if you want to try and make a difference.

 

[Ronan]

My hat goes off to everybody who puts in effort at Brentford FC, on every level. Bucket shakers, Andy Scott, Turnstile operators, commentators.. etc.

I haven't listened to Beesworld commentary in years. But I am a subscriber. None of it works on my laptop, and it's not a problem with Beesworld, it's my laptop, as no DRM-content works at all.

All the people you mention like Heath, Bird, Buckingham and Denham - that's nice and romantic, in my opinion - we love those sort of heroes. But in reality they are a minority. It's a harsh truth, but we have a core die-hard fanbase of about 1500 I reckon, about 4-5000 floaters, and another 1-2000 fans that just aren't bothered anymore. Floaters will come when we have success, glory and fame, some will come when we're 2nd in League 2, as opposed to 15th, while some will only come when we're challenging for the Championship etc. - all on different scales. I'm ruffling feathers because I'm exaggerating the typical views of one of those sort of fans on here - to make the point

 

[Jimbee]

Average Attendances:
2005/2006 - 6774

2006/2007 - 4469

Where do 2300+ people go to in 2 years?

They graduate and then live off my taxes? :shrug:

 

[hanworthbee]

he did lead with his elbow though

 

[Banana]

Average Attendances:
2005/2006 - 6774

2006/2007 - 4469

Where do 2300+ people go to in 2 years?

Tesco

 

[Willo]

They graduate and then live off my taxes? :shrug:

I don't but then I haven't graduated yet and probably won't......algebra Another concession for me yesterday :bound:

 

[robBEEh]

As an ignoramus who doesnt understand the set up, how does it work for the BeesWorld commentators in relation to their proximity to the commentators for the opposition?

Is it good spirited between the 2 'factions' or does it get a bit precious a la Fanzone? There must have been some amusing situations during important games?

 

[Billy Hunt]

People leave Clubs for various reasons I guess but its particularly disappointing when a young fan chooses to be as cynical as you about matters at BFC.

Your twisted cynicism
makes me feel sick -
Your open disgust for 'Idealistic naive'
You've given up hope you're jaded and ill
The trouble is your thoughts a catching disease

Sad to see young Ronan turn out like this.

I can remember young Ronan Uk frollicking with Brickie Chap like a newborn lamb with a world of hope ahead of him...................and now all is mint sauce.

 

[Billy Hunt]

ps.

Cheers for the link Ronan.:blush

 

[bees52 bomber]

Tesco

you sure it wasnt hong kongany empty seats for tuesday night?????

 

[FlyBee]

I doubt Brentford would have sent the video footage with our commentators with it. Our commentators, particularly Mark Burridge, are incessantly annoying anyway.

For my money Mark Chris Alan and all at Beesworld do a fantastic job and Ifor one appreciate all they do. I can only afford to get to GP once or twice a season so beesworld is a lifeline for me to the club I love.

 

[Billy Hunt]

For my money Mark Chris Alan and all at Beesworld do a fantastic job and I for one appreciate all they do. I can only afford to get to GP once or twice a season so beesworld is a lifeline for me to the club I love.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

For my money Mark Chris Alan and all at Beesworld do a fantastic job and Ifor one appreciate all they do. I can only afford to get to GP once or twice a season so beesworld is a lifeline for me to the club I love.

I agree, they are amateurs doing their best. They set low standards and sometimes they maintain them.

 

[Bigbee]

Ronan,feck off,you dont support BFC,what a waste of education you are

 

[Brentford4]

For my money Mark Chris Alan and all at Beesworld do a fantastic job and Ifor one appreciate all they do. I can only afford to get to GP once or twice a season so beesworld is a lifeline for me to the club I love.

I'm with you Flybee, try to get to home or away games when I can. Without Beesworld I would be lost.
Thanks to those who make it happen.

 

[abee]

........messers Heath & Bird, for starters

lollol

I saw what you did there but I guess you have to tell it like it is.

By the way it's 'Bird & Heath' you know like McCartney & Lennon.

 

[SpiderBee]

lollol

I saw what you did there but I guess you have to tell it like it is.

By the way it's 'Bird & Heath' you know like McCartney & Lennon.

....or Brackett & Hinge

 

[TW3Bee]

For my money Mark Chris Alan and all at Beesworld do a fantastic job and Ifor one appreciate all they do. I can only afford to get to GP once or twice a season so beesworld is a lifeline for me to the club I love.

I'm with you Flybee, try to get to home or away games when I can. Without Beesworld I would be lost.
Thanks to those who make it happen.

I'm with the above two comments.

I don't get to as many games as I'd like to, so BeesWorld is a valuble service to people like me.

Well done to all those involved.

 

[Ronan]

Ronan,feck off,you dont support BFC,what a waste of education you are

I do assure you that I am smarter than you will ever be, and that I have the potential to be someone very, very important. Look out for me in 30 years time when I run for, and win the election for mayor of London, or become the Transport Secretary

I support Brentford, just not in the romantic way all you lot do
... apart from the overflowing tin of pennies I have that I collected for Brentford when they handed out empty tins years ago... I replaced our charity box at school for this

 

[johnnym]

lollol

I saw what you did there but I guess you have to tell it like it is.

By the way it's 'Bird & Heath' you know like McCartney & Lennon.

Hinge and Brackett springs to mind

 

[wanderer paul]

I do assure you that I am smarter than you will ever be, and that I have the potential to be someone very, very important. Look out for me in 30 years time when I run for, and win the election for mayor of London, or become the Transport Secretary

I support Brentford, just not in the romantic way all you lot do
... apart from the overflowing tin of pennies I have that I collected for Brentford when they handed out empty tins years ago... I replaced our charity box at school for this

roflrofl

come on yellow friuty, just one word please! ,

i never knew somebody could be so far up their own arse.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

I do assure you that I am smarter than you will ever be, and that I have the potential to be someone very, very important. Look out for me in 30 years time when I run for, and win the election for mayor of London, or become the Transport Secretary

I support Brentford, just not in the romantic way all you lot do
... apart from the overflowing tin of pennies I have that I collected for Brentford when they handed out empty tins years ago... I replaced our charity box at school for this

Are you Blunstone in disguise?

 

[Billy Hunt]

scraping away.

 

[Carri Bee Un]

I can remember young Ronan Uk frollicking with Brickie Chap like a newborn lamb with a world of hope ahead of him...................and now all is mint sauce.

lol

 

[Markybee]

I agree, they are amateurs doing their best. They set low standards and sometimes they maintain them.

lollol quality